BSc. Human Biology (Medicine)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Health Sciences
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Human Biology (Medicine) at KNUST is a highly competitive degree in the College of Health Sciences. It focuses on the science of the human body and how disease works, giving you the foundation for a career in medicine or other health fields. This page explains what the programme covers, how hard it is to get in, and what you can do with it.
What you study on a human biology (medicine) programme
A human biology (medicine) programme typically covers the structure and function of the human body, from cells and tissues to organs and systems. You study anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, pharmacology and pathology, learning how the healthy body works and how things go wrong in disease. The programme builds strong scientific reasoning, problem-solving and research skills, which are essential for clinical work and medical research. Though the exact module list varies between universities, most programmes include practical laboratory work and dissection, and some introduce clinical skills later in the course.
Getting a place: how competitive it is
Admission into Human Biology (Medicine) at KNUST is highly competitive. This means far more qualified applicants apply than there are places, so you need an excellent WASSCE result, particularly in the sciences. KNUST considers applicants from Agriculture, General Science and Home Economics backgrounds, but finishing from one of these streams is not enough – your grades need to be among the strongest in the country. You can check whether your own grades meet the programme's published requirements on the university's admissions portal.
Where this degree can take you
A human biology (medicine) degree is designed to prepare you for a career in the health and medical sciences. Many graduates go on to study medicine or other clinical programmes like dentistry or nursing, either in Ghana or abroad. Others work as biomedical researchers, medical laboratory scientists, public health officers, or in health administration, pharmaceuticals and medical sales. The degree also provides a strong base for postgraduate study in fields like human physiology, genetics or epidemiology.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Medical doctor (after further study)
- Biomedical researcher
- Medical laboratory scientist
- Public health officer
- Health administrator